TIME

It’s getting bot in the kitchen

ROBOTIC BUTLERS THAT CAN COOK DINNER FOR THE FAMILY WON’T EXIST ANYTIME SOON. BUT THAT doesn’t mean technologists aren’t aiming to help out in the kitchen. A swath of companies, from appliance giants to gadgets startups, are fielding devices that help prepare meals and shop for groceries so families can eat more healthily. Here’s a look at some of the most promising devices so far:

Keep you stocked

1 A MAGIC BUTTON FOR REORDERING GROCERIES

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from TIME

TIME2 min read
The Companies Driving The U.S. Green Revolution
The Booming Green-Technology sector has emerged as a beacon of hope, not only for investors—it’s predicted to grow to $9.5 trillion by 2030—and for the many workers it employs, but also for the planet at large. Greentech companies leverage innovation
TIME2 min read
The Pains And Paintings Of Frida Kahlo, Reanimated
Frida Kahlo’s early 1940s self-portraits, in which monkeys hang from her neck, may seem playful. In reality, she painted them during a suffocating period when she was tangled in a messy divorce and desperate for work. Frida, a new documentary produce
TIME2 min read
TIME celebrates The Closers
On Feb. 22 in New York City, TIME celebrated The Closers, a new list of Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap, including Senator Cory Booker (top right) and actor Issa Rae (bottom right). The event was created in partnership with the Bla

Related Books & Audiobooks